2021 11 09 FCPEMSD Minutes MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT
November 9, 2021
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical
Services District (FCPEMSD) met in a Special Meeting on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at 4:30
P.M., in the Baytown Conference Room of the Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street,
Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance:
Brenda Bradley Smith President
John Adkins Vice-President
Maurice Watts Director
Barry L. Hawkins Director
Rhonda Lopez Director
Richard Carr Director
Rick Davis General Manager
Kristin Holmes Assistant General Counsel
Angela Jackson Secretary
President Brenda Bradley Smith convened the November 9, 2021, Fire Control, Prevention, and
Emergency Medical Services District (FCPEMSD) Board Special Meeting with a quorum
present at 4:30 P.M., all members were present.
1. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution approving an amendment to the Baytown Fire Control,
Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District's Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget, in
order to transfer monies from Contingency/New Initiatives (20701-99001) to Capital
(20701-80001) for the purchase of equipment for the new Engine 3.
Fire Chief Kenneth Dobson presented agenda item I a. and stated that Resolution No. 88
approves an amendment to the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical
Services District's Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget, in order to transfer $55,000 from
Contingency/New Initiatives (20701-99001) to Capital (20701-80001) for the purchase of
reserve equipment for the new Engine 3, which should be delivered around April 2022. Chief
Dobson concluded by entertaining the Board with any questions they might have.
A motion was made by Director Barry L. Hawkins, and seconded by Director Maurice Watts
approving Resolution No. 88, regarding agenda item l.a. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President John Adkins, Director
Maurice Watts, Director Barry L. Hawkins, Director Rhonda Lopez,
Director Richard Carr
Nays: None
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Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 88
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
DISTRICT AMENDING THE BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION.
AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT'S FISCAL YEAR
2021-2022 BUDGET BY REPROGRAMMING FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND
AND NO 100 DOLLARS ($55,000.00) FROM CONTINGENCY/NEW
INITIATIVES (20701-99001) TO CAPITAL (20701-80001) FOR THE
PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE NEW ENGINE 3; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE
b. Consider a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement for the Funding of Two
(2) Pierce Velocity Pumper Trucks and Equipment for Engine 3.
Fire Chief Kenneth Dobson presented agenda item 1 b. and stated that Resolution No. 89
authorizes an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Baytown for the funding by the District of
two (2) Pierce Velocity Pumper Trucks and equipment for Engine 3 in the following amounts:
Item Funding
12 Pierce Velocity Pumper Trucks $1,573,353.00
Equipment for Engine 3 $55,000
Total I $1,628,353.00
Fire Chief Kenneth Dobson Stated that a presentation was presented to the Board at their
October 19, 2021 meeting to discuss the possibility of a lease to purchase option for the pumper
trucks and stated that after further discussions, staff has opted to seek an alternate process.
Finance Director Victor Brownless further elaborated that due to the current interest rate it would
be better for the General Fund to purchase the pumper trucks and alternatively have the Fire
Control Prevention Emergency Medical Services District (FCPEMSD) pay it back to the General
Fund over a three-year time frame, which Staff believes is a wiser decision in the long run
considering the current interest rate. General Rick Davis also added that this alternative solution
would also keep the debit off of the books, which helps the credit ratings. Furthermore, he stated
that Aquatics also had a similar transaction in the past as well which proved successful.
Director Maurice Watts questioned if Staff believed this was the best route to go as far as
financing and Chief Dobson concurred and stated that it would be a cost savings on the finance
side, as well as a prepayment savings of$50,000, and if they wait until next year the commodity
cost will increase significantly. General Manager Davis stated that costs are only going to get
worse, before it gets better, and that the City is fortunate to have the capabilities to do so.
A motion was made by Director Maurice Watts, and seconded by Director Richard Carr
approving Resolution No. 89, regarding agenda item 1.b. The vote was as follows:
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Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President John Adkins, Director
Maurice Watts, Director Barry L. Hawkins, Director Rhonda Lopez,
Director Richard Carr
Nays: None
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 89
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
DISTRICT AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT TO
EXECUTE AND THE SECRETARY TO ATTEST TO AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BAYTOWN FOR FUNDING THE
PURCHASE OF TWO (2) PIERCE VELOCITY PUMPER TRUCKS AND
EQUIPMENT FOR ENGINE 3; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILLION SIX HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT
THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-THREE AND NO 100 DOLLARS
($1,628,353.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
2. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. The next Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services
District meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at 4:30 P.M. in the Baytown
Conference Room located at City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas.
General Manager Rick Davis reminded the Board of their next meeting scheduled for January
18, 2022, and invited the Board to a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Public Safety
Facility, which is scheduled for, Monday, November 15, 2021, at 3:00 P.M.
6. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, President Bradley Smith adjourned the
November 9, 2021, Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District
(FCPEMSD) Board Regular Meeting at 4:37 P.M.
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